Mycostatin

Off-white to yellow solid. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. A polyene antifungal antibiotic effective against yeast and mycoplasma. Induces loss of low molecular weight substances from cells with low selectivity. A cation-selective ionophore that exhibits selectivity for Na⁺. Increases the activity of Na⁺ - K⁺ pump. Biological activity: Potency: ≥4400 units/mg (anhydrous).. RTECS RF5950000, CAS 1400-61-9.

Merck Index: 14, 6736
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